Powell, who also wrote Choose More, Lose More, also advocates daily workouts, but said if you’re not a regular exerciser, start off by doing something 5 minutes a day.

“It can be anything from running around the block, or just marching in place when you’re watching television,” he said. “When it comes to creating a lifestyle of fitness, we need to start out small. We need to focus on something attainable that everyone can do.”

Chris, who has helped hundreds of morbidly obese people lose thousands of pounds, said diet is the most important ingredient for weight loss, but cardio exercise is the fastest way to burn a lot of calories.

No matter how much you weigh or what your age, you are never too late to get in better shape, says Chris Powell. (Photo: ABC)

However, Powell said you also have to do weight training to build lean muscle mass, which helps burns calories and fat around the clock.

To boost weight loss, make sure you drink enough water every day, said Chris. Thirst is often mistaken for hunger, so it’s important to stay hydrated.

“Drink a gallon of water every day,” said Powell. “You don’t have to drink it all at once, but make sure your total water consumption for the day equals a gallon.”